By Kathrine N.
First, let me start off by saying what a rabbit hole this month's magazine blog has been. I started out with an idea to write about branding; typography, sketching, client dialog, color theory… but when I picked up issue 10 of Graphite Magazine and started researching it’s content and history I found, what I think, is a much needed reminder of the ebb and flow of publication.
Annual 4 issues- 2016
Annual 4 issues- 2017
The magazine was published by 3dtotal Publishing in Worcester, United Kingdom. It was a quarterly magazine that got printed once a year and sold as a set of 4. From what I could find it seems they constructed the first two years as such, then must have sold the last two issues separately, issue 10 April 2018 was the last printed. They are no longer in print however, you can find most on Amazon from anywhere between $10-$988! Although, you know what they say, something is only worth what someone will pay.
Only 2 issues- 2018
https://store.3dtotal.com/collections/all-books
You can find several of these issues in the Hugh Thurlow Memorial Library here on the RMCAD campus. Issues 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 here on display and can be viewed during library hours. These beautifully illustrated magazines have a fount of information about inspiring artists, methods and tricks or the trade. While they are mostly geared toward the illustration industry I found so much info that carries over into interior design and graphic design as well as industrial design, cartoon/character design.
“About 3dtotal Publishing
3dtotal Publishing is a small independent publisher specializing in high-quality art books dedicated to bringing invaluable training to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Our titles proudly feature top industry professionals who share their experience in skillfully written step-by-step tutorials and quick tip guides placed alongside stunning artwork to offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation.
From traditional art techniques, such as sketching and clay sculpting, to digital art software including Photoshop and Procreate, the vast knowledge offered by multiple contributing artists makes these books an indispensable addition to any artist’s bookshelf. Popular titles such as the Sketching from the Imagination and Beginner’s Guide series, along with our quarterly magazine CDQ, are part of a backlist of over 80 titles, many of which have been translated into several languages. At the heart of the 3dtotal Publishing catalogue, our sought-after “Art of” books showcase the very best content from the very best creators, in stunning and uniquely designed hard-back format.
3dtotal Publishing is an offspring of 3dtotal.com, a leading website for CG artists founded by Tom Greenway in 1999.”
https://www.3dtotalpublishing.com/about-us/
Tom Greenway is also the “Man Behind Canopy Press”.
So, while I didn’t actually get to writing about sketching and share the wealth of knowledge Graphite Magazine and Communication Arts gave me on the topic of branding, you now have a sneak peak at the Learning Commons March Magazine Blog.
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